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| Task force urges investigation into sale of arms Posted: 10 Sep 2011 05:11 AM PDT FEDERAL Territory 1Malaysia MCA Task Force lodged two reports at the Dang Wangi police headquarters urging a thorough investigation into dangerous weapons being sold in Jalan Pasar Pudu, Kuala Lumpur. Accompanied by eight MCA members, the task force deputy team leader, Frankie Gan Joon Zin, 45, and secretary Ng Chin, 52, lodged the reports at about 12.45pm. It was noted that senior Special Branch officers, Deputy Supt Chua Tiew Sing and Inspector Yap Chee Kean spent about 30 minutes discussing the matter with Gan and Ng. Gan and Ng would be called again to the police station next week to help facilitate the investigations. "We had to lodge two reports as the area borders Bukit Bintang and Cheras. Traders selling the items along the Choong Wan Sin Chinese temple are under Cheras while the ones across this row are under Bukit Bintang. "Two reports are needed for a thorough investigation," said Gan. Both Gan and Ng said they were shocked that stun guns, tear gas and switch blades were sold to teenagers. "We understand that these weapons are banned and it is right to seize them," said Ng. Yesterday StarMetro carried a report that stun guns, knuckle dusters, retractable iron rods, tear gas cannisters. switch blades. drugs such as E-5 blue pill (a type of party drug) and sex enhancement products were being sold to the public. The the products are all availabl;e for between RM10 and RM150. A trader said he sold the items to customers who wanted to protect themselves from becoming victims of snatch thefts or to ward off molesters. It was learnt that Dang Wangi police detectives had carried out a raid at about 9am yesterday. Until press time there was no confirmation if any arrest were made but certain weapons were seized. Police are working round the clock to trace the stun guns that the traders are in possession of. |
| Posted: 10 Sep 2011 05:10 AM PDT THANKSGIVING DINNER Catholic Teachers' Association Malaysia (CTAM) will be having a thanksgiving mass and dinner at St. Thomas More Church, Subang Jaya on Sept 16 at 6pm in conjunction with its 50th anniversary. Teachers both retired and serving as well as members of CTAM are invited. To attend, contact Gerald Kochappan at 016-6023032 or Neubert at 017-8783949. FOOTBALL TICKETS Tickets for The Sultan of Selangor's Cup is going on a "Buy 1 Free 1" promotion only on Sept 12 at Quality Hotel, Shah Alam from 10am to 3pm. Tickets are priced at RM10 each. Purchased ticket will also be eligible for lucky draw on event day. For more details, contact 03-55103999. BLOOD DONATION The National Blood Bank will be organising blood donation drives today at Carrefour Mid Valley (11am-6pm), KPJ Ampnag Puteri Specialist Hospital (9am-2pm), Columbia Asia Hospital Puchong (9am-3pm), Giant Hypernarket Bandar Kinrara (10am-5pm), Giant Hypermarket Seri Kembangan (11am-5pm), Tom Dick and Harrys (Bas PDN), Unit S-G-03, The Scott Garden, Kompleks Rimbun Scott, 289, Jalan Klang Lama and Tesco Extra Cheras (11am-5pm). The public are encouraged to donate. ROALD DAHL BIRTHDAY Bangsar Village will celebrate the birthday of famous children books writer Roald Dahl this September with activities like poem recitals of Roald Dahl's works by Julia Gabriel Centre today at 4pm and creative clay modelling sessions with Staedtler FIMO on Sunday at 3pm at Roald Dahl Pop Up Store, Ground Floor of Bangsar Village II. For more information on other activities, call 03-2282 1808. FURNITURE DESIGN WORKSHOP A half-day workshop for aspiring participants of Ideation Award 2012 will be held on Sept 21 at Putra World Trade Centre (Dewan Tun Dr Ismail A). The award is a contest for young furniture designers aged 30 and below to win prize money and the opportunity to display at Malaysian International Furniture Fair in March next year. Admission is free. Register online by Sept 15 at www.ideationaward.com. CARNIVAL Persatuan Kanak-kanak Istimewa Kajang Selangor is organising a carnival on Sept 25 from 11am to 4pm at the SJK(C) Yu Hua field, Jalan Timur, Kajang. It aims to raise funds for its building construction. The public is invited to the carnival. For every RM10 donation, the donor will receive a token booklet to enjoy the food, drinks, games and other activities. For details, call 03-8736 6385 or email pkik@streamyx.com. PECHA KUCHA The British Council is organising a global design and social networking event Pecha Kucha Vol. 12 in conjunction with the upcoming Kuala Lumpur Design Week Festival 2011 on Sept 19 from 8pm to 10.30pm at the White Box, MAP @ Publika,Level G2-01, Block A5, Dutamas, Off Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur. Admission is free but space is limited, those interested are advised to come early. For more details, visit www.britishcouncil.org.my. CHILDREN ART EXHIBITION My Art Gallery ULCC Puchong is organising an art exhibition for Children at No. 7-3, Jalan Puteri 2/1, Bandar Puteri Puchong, Selangor, (same row with Sri Puchong Hotel, Alliance Bank and KPMC Hospital). The art works, paintings and handicrafts done by young children from 3 years old to high school will be displayed from Sept 15-21. Admission is free. For more information, call 016-2004113 or visit www.myartgalleryulcc.com |
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